In this spy adventure, James Bond is involved in a scheme by the insidious Ernst Blofeld to force the world powers to disarm so that he can take over the globe. Folksinger Jimmy Dean shows up briefly as a Howard Hughes-like reclusive… MoreIn this spy adventure, James Bond is involved in a scheme by the insidious Ernst Blofeld to force the world powers to disarm so that he can take over the globe. Folksinger Jimmy Dean shows up briefly as a Howard Hughes-like reclusive billionaire, while Lana Wood is a "human prop."

this film is full of many iconic bond moments. it's interesting and fun, lends important ideas to the bond mythology. however, the film is also one of… Morethis film is full of many iconic bond moments. it's interesting and fun, lends important ideas to the bond mythology. however, the film is also one of the more flawed bond films. plot points are dropped with no explanation, the action is a bit too hokey at points, and even some of the character usage misses the mark.

Al S

Sean Connery returns with a vengeance in the start of this adrenaline-pumping action film after the evens of On Her Majesty`s secret service. It starts off fast… MoreSean Connery returns with a vengeance in the start of this adrenaline-pumping action film after the evens of On Her Majesty`s secret service. It starts off fast and dose not let up for an instant. It explodes with heart-pounding action sequences, riveting suspense and sharp humor at every corner and proves to be a more than thrilling and fun movie It starts off as a vendetta at the beginning but then finds its own legs and gets into the swing of things nicely and its always great to see Connery back as Bond.

Chris Weber

After Lazenby's sole turn in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Connery was offered a boatload to return to his signature role. This is Connery's… MoreAfter Lazenby's sole turn in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Connery was offered a boatload to return to his signature role. This is Connery's final (canon) appearance as Bond, and it ranks as the worst and silliest of the Connery era.
Not that humor is a bad thing, but this movie is sooo campy, cheesy, and silly it's ridiculous. I don't think they intended it to be this funny. Yeah, this all adds to the fun and entertainment factors, but even with moments of silliness, I have always preferred that Bond movies have a nice balance between kitsch and legitimate action thrills.
Maybe I just don't dig this one as much since you can tell Connery is phoning it in. At least it has a nice direct tie in to the previous film in terms of plot points. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy some of the gimmicks, and Gray isn't that bad as Blofeld, but I really expected more since this was Connery's final time in the role, outside of the unofficial entry Never Say Never Again, which is basically a rehash of Thunderball.
See it for completionary purposes, but don't expect it to be one of the brightest spots in the series.

Dean !

A very average Bond outing, thought I had seen it before, but maybe I couldn't remember it. There isn't much of it that stands out? Not up there with… MoreA very average Bond outing, thought I had seen it before, but maybe I couldn't remember it. There isn't much of it that stands out? Not up there with the best of them in terms of plot, villains, action, stunts and chases. Watching it now it seems very outdated, you can see where Austin Powers got most of the jokes from in this. The only real plus was the Tiffany Case character in very little!

Josh Lewis

Connery's final appearance in the Bond role (excluding Never Say Never Again) is the most entertaining entry in the series since Thunderball and at least… MoreConnery's final appearance in the Bond role (excluding Never Say Never Again) is the most entertaining entry in the series since Thunderball and at least gives the series back a little bit of the swagger it lost after the bland and unforgettable turn by Lazenby in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The movie is just as ridiculous and cheesy as You Only Live Twice (my choice for the worst of the Connery era), but offers up more enjoyable action sequences. The story is about the same quality as You Only Live Twice and it is a little sad that despite pulling most of the team responsible for Goldfinger, that they couldn't duplicate that success and give Connery a great way to close the series, but Diamonds are Forever is at least a decent ending for Connery and does everything you expect in the Bond formula at the time reasonably well. Jill St. John was absolutely awful though, and the worst Bond girl up to this point.

jay nixon

One of the better Bonds.

EightThirty .

25/07/2012 (DVD)

Mike S

Was this a James Bond or Austin Powers movie? Sometimes I couldn't tell the difference, what with all the unintentionally spoof-ish scenes. Like the one… MoreWas this a James Bond or Austin Powers movie? Sometimes I couldn't tell the difference, what with all the unintentionally spoof-ish scenes. Like the one where he's driving a funny-looking "moon mobile", getting chased by bad guys on mini-bikes. Or how about the scene with the "Bambi" and "Thumper" - two girls who fight off Bond while doing some pointless and out-of-place acrobatics. What the hell were they thinking there? Despite said cheese, however, it's pretty good overall. Just not as classy or memorable as the installments that preceded it.

KJ Proulx

Back in action, "Diamonds Are Forever" showcases Sean Connery in his last Bond role, and although it is not among his best, it is definitely an… MoreBack in action, "Diamonds Are Forever" showcases Sean Connery in his last Bond role, and although it is not among his best, it is definitely an entertaining ride. With clever dialogue and a fast-paced story, this film works in every way. The visuals are improving, the story is great, and the classiness is still intact. What I loved about this movie is the fact that even though the villains became full of themselves and the "precious artifacts" were stolen far too many times, the seriousness is building up for the franchise. "Diamonds are Forever" is a great return to form for the franchise!

Everett Johnson

This is probably my favorite of the Connery Bond movies, or at least tied with "Dr. No". Connery returns after taking one film off to play Bond once… MoreThis is probably my favorite of the Connery Bond movies, or at least tied with "Dr. No". Connery returns after taking one film off to play Bond once more(he'll play him one more time 12 years later). This picks up with him chasing Blofeld(this time Charles Gray with no scar,and hair!) trying to get revenge for his fallen wife. From there he is on a mission to get diamonds into the U.S. and keep them out of the hands of the bad guys while dealing with Blofeld and a pair of gay assassins, Wint and Kidd. Wint and Kidd are awesome, two of the better Bond villains out there. Bond even has two fight 2 women in bikinis named Bambi and Thumper, how could that not be awesome? The story goes over the top in spots, but it still holds down as a solid addition to the franchise. Plus the title song of the same name is a damn good opening track. Good Bond movie that is worth revisiting.

Melvin White

A rather disappointing Sean Connery, James Bond film. Not nearly as good as Thunderball.

AJ Verser

Just another Bond movie, I caught the last half of this on TV, and I wasn't impressed. I'm not a fan, so I can't say much else.